HYDERABAD ASBESTOS CEMENT PRODUCTS LTD. vs THE EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COURT & ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the interpretation of 'employee' under Section 2(9) of the Employees' State Insurance Act, affirming that it includes individuals employed for wages in connection with factory operations, including administrative roles and those involved in purchasing raw materials or selling products. The Court clarified that the amendment to the definition was intended to encompass previously excluded categories of workers, thereby ensuring broader coverage under the Act. The appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.